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Peglast Benefits & Uses

Peglast is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Infections

Peglast Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy
Geriatric	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: once per chemotherapy cycle, beginning at least 24 hours after completion of chemotherapy, weighing 45 kg or more
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Infants and Children weighing 10 to 20 kg
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Neutropenia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Neonates and Infants weighing less than 10 kg

Peglast Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Peglast is used -

Moderate

Bone Pain

Common

Chills
Cough
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Sore throat

Peglast Related Warnings

Is the use of Peglast safe for pregnant women?

Peglast can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Peglast, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Peglast safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Peglast for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Peglast on the Kidneys?

Peglast rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Peglast on the Liver?

Using Peglast does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Peglast on the Heart?

Peglast may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Peglast with Other Drugs

Peglast should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Peglast Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Peglast unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Sickle Cell Crisis
Blood Cancer
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Sickle Cell Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Peglast

Is this Peglast habit forming or addictive?

Peglast does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Peglast since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Peglast is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Peglast for mental disorders.

No

Peglast Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Peglast

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Peglast together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Peglast

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Peglast.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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